Practice Question
What is the largest organ in the human body by surface area?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Skin
Rationale:
🍃 The skin is the largest organ in the human body by surface area and weight, covering approximately 1.5 to 2 square meters in adults and weighing around 3.6 kilograms (8 pounds).
🍃 It is part of the integumentary system and serves vital functions such as protection, temperature regulation, sensory perception, and vitamin D synthesis.
🍃 Its layered structure (epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis) allows it to act as a barrier against pathogens and environmental damage.
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This question is from ATI TEAS 7 Science~2023 Exam 2 which contains 54 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Science Exam(s)
- Domain: Science~2023
- Answer Choices: 4